Your doctor will advise you to change the dose from time to time. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medical manuals or guidance. The advantage of treating hypertension can outweigh any risks to the child.Īsk your doctor before breastfeeding before taking this drug.Metoprolol can be transferred into breast milk and can cause dry skin, dry mouth, constipation, or slow heartbeat in your baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to complications such as diabetes or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). It is not known if metoprolol is going to affect an unborn child. Your doctor will inform you whether you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Don't give this drug to a child without medical advice.Pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland).Circulation issues (such as Raynaud's syndrome).Diabetes (taking metoprolol can make it more difficult for you to say when you have low blood sugar).Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, or other respiratory disorder.
